Purpose of the Job

The Tax Manager will support the tax department in managing all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning. This role involves ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations, assisting in tax audits, and providing analysis to optimize tax positions.

Job Description

India Resposnibilities:

• Overview computation and payment of TDS for Aramex group entities in India, including filing of quarterly TDS returns.
• Annual application for Lower Withholding Certificates for non-resident entities in India.
• Preparation and filing of Annual SFT (Statement of Financial Transactions), wherever applicable, for Indian entities.
• Preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns for group entities operating in India.
• Preparation of tax audit data and liaising with tax auditors for filing Form 3CD (tax audit report) for Indian entities.
• Liaising with consultants for preparation and filing of Form 3CEB and ensuring Local Files are prepared and filed within statutory timelines.
• Liaising with consultants for filing of Form 3CEAA for applicable Indian entities.
• Handling assessment proceedings by responding to income tax notices up to the assessment stage for Indian entities.
• Coordination with consultants for transfer pricing assessments and litigation at DRP and ITAT.
• Filing of rectification applications (Section 154) as and when required.
• Monthly computation of current tax provisions and deferred tax for Indian entities.
• Providing necessary documentation and explanations to statutory auditors during audits.

Global Resposnibilities:

• Monthly tax provision computation for group entities.
• Monthly review of tax and deferred tax provisions
• Monthly assessment of Global Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) exposure, including evaluation of Safe Harbour tests for global group entities.
• Monthly calculation of transfer pricing.
• Liaising with consultants for preparation of Local Files for allocated jurisdictions.
• Review of annual corporate income tax returns for allocated jurisdictions.
• Responding to audit queries
• Review, tracking, and maintenance of intercompany agreements across the group.
• Support in annual Master File preparation.
• Quarterly analysis of transfer pricing recharges from RHQ to parent entity, ensuring arm’s length margins are maintained.
• Responding to ad-hoc tax queries from stations and group stakeholders.
• Support in ETR reporting, including analysis of effective tax rate fluctuations and underlying drivers.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• 4-5 years’ experience in tax compliance and planning, with minimum 2 years in Leader role.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax regulations.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Must Haves:

• International tax experience
• India local experience
• TP experience
• Management of tasks and good communication skills
• Ability to lead initiatives. 

Skills